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Understanding the nuances of mental health are key for COVID-19 recovery

The 2022-23 State Budget showed a clear indication that New York policymakers have been paying attention to concerns levied by health care providers during the pandemic, but more must be done.

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Thousands of detained New Yorkers are eligible to vote. Few likely will.

A lack of reporting and adequate voter assistance materials that plagues jail facilities throughout the state leaves doubts that many incarcerated individuals will cast ballots in the upcoming primary elections

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A successful 2030 New York State census starts now

An earlier start will allow for better planning and infrastructure statewide and set the stage for a smoother process.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Dianne Morales on what went wrong in her mayoral campaign

The 2021 progressive candidate explains what was going on in her personal life when her run for New York City Hall began unraveling.

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Kids and communities at risk without expanded mental health services

We need to invest in better training for anyone who comes in contact with children in mental crisis

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I’m not feeling a barbecue this Fourth of July

Two words resonate for me during these challenging times: action and community

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A call for action that delivers healthy food to New Yorkers

Ensuring food access for everyone experiencing food insecurity is a challenge that can only be achieved through collaborative efforts

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: With the expiration of 421-a, state lawmakers must do more to curb vacant luxury developments

Revising or scrapping Section 581 as well as imposing vacancy or pied-a-terre taxes would be good places for Albany to start.

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OPINION: New NYC Budget is a win for human services. But we can do better

The 4% cost-of-living adjustment that’s coming (after none for three years) still falls short, especially with inflation

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Polling numbers show a fearful and anxious NYC

Here are key themes from our reading of the latest Siena poll

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Commentary: Reflections on parenting to widen one’s perspective on nonprofit board work

As children grow older, I and other parents in my Brooklyn neighborhood shifted to purpose-driven parenting, opening ourselves up to caring about the full community, city, country, and planet.

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Opinion: Mismanagement at nonprofits? Think again

The most significant issues facing the non-profit sector are not widespread fraud but low wages, constricted budgets, and government contracts that only cover a fraction of the total cost of critical life-saving services and are rarely paid on time or in full.

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Commentary: Brittle nature of Latino identity politics shows cracks as political representation falls short, disappoints

Achievements by the state’s Black political establishment has highlighted how Hispanic leaders haven’t made the same progress.

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Opinion: Transgender wellness equity fund needed to create meaningful economic opportunities

If approved, pending legislation would create funding to address inequities that have led to unemployment and poverty for the state’s transgender community.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Buffalo supermarket shooting highlights need for co-responder models

With the rise in shootings across the country, law enforcement should no longer be the typical response to a mental health crisis.

Opinion

Opinion

Bring back the solitary beat cop and put them on each subway

Patrolling train cars and platforms will bring back straphangers and jumpstart our city’s recovery.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Is it 1994 again?

History usually repeats itself and recent polling in New York state points to a worsening political climate for Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul.